Crab lovers, this one’s worth marking your autumn calendars for! One MICHELIN-starred Duddell’sis diving headfirst into hairy crab season with a tasting menu dedicated to the rich roe and naturally sweet meat of hairy crabs sourced from Hongze Lake in the coastal province of Jiangsu.
Available from now until Dec. 8, 2026, Executive Chef Chan Yau Leung has created a Hairy Crab Tasting Menu (HK$1,888) alongside a total of 14 à la carte dishes spanning dim sum, seafood, vegetables, rice, and noodles.
The tasting menu starts with Xiaolongbao with Hairy Crab Roe (HK$108 per person) and Deep-fried Crab Roe Custard (HK$288 per portion) before getting to the main event: a 300g Steamed Whole Hongze Lake Hairy Crab (HK$738).
From there, the crab feast keeps rolling with a Peking Duck with Hairy Crab Roe, a choice of Steamed Garoupa with Egg and Hairy Crab Roe or Sautéed Prawn with Hairy Crab Roe, and Braised Noodles with Hairy Crab Roe in Chicken Soup (HK$238 per person). A five-glass wine and sake pairing is also available for an additional HK$888.
Going à la carte? There’s plenty more to dig into, including crispy Deep-fried Shrimp and Hairy Crab Roe Spring Rolls (HK$228 for four pieces), a 225g or 300g Chilled Drunken Hairy Crab Marinated in 20 Years Huadiao Wine (from HK$388), and Crispy Sea Cucumber stuffed with Shrimp Paste with Hairy Crab Roe (HK$488 per person).
For reservations and enquiries, contact Duddell’s at +852 2525 9191 or visit their online booking site. Interested diners can also visit the restaurant's website or follow @duddellshk on Instagram for updates.
